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K-12 Learning Recovery Grants: Tutor and Service Provider Recruitment
Tutors and educational service providers are encouraged to register as vendors in the K-12 Learning Recovery Grant program. Tutoring may be in-person, virtual or hybrid, and in one-on-one, small group or large-group settings. The $30 million program will provide $1,500 tutoring grants -- in core content areas and foreign languages required to meet diploma requirements -- to parents of school-age children. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants.
2023 TechKnowledgy Conference-April 26-27
This conference is for all PK-12 educators and is sponsored by the VDOE Assistive Technology Network and Training and Technical Assistance Centers. The theme is “Empowerment through Inclusive Technology.” Participants will have an opportunity to learn new information about effective practices in assistive technology, develop new skills, engage in Maker’s activities, and share resources about assistive and inclusive technology in educational, vocational, and community settings with students of all ages and disabilities. Visit the 2023 TechKnowledgy Conference webpage to learn more.
Canvas's Training Services Portal Weekly Sessions
Educators can participate in training sessions each week via Canvas's Training Services Portal. To find any of the sessions listed below, first make sure you are logged into your Canvas account. The upcoming hour-long sessions are appropriate for Division and School Leaders, Statewide LMS Admin, Instructors, and Support.
4/27 at 1:00 p.m.: Canvas for Special Education
4/28 at 2:30 p.m.: Course Communication Tools
5/1 at 1:00 p.m.: Outcomes and Rubrics for Instructors
5/2 at 2:30 p.m.: Pages and the Rich Content Editor
5/3 at 11:30 p.m.: Creating Assessments with New Quizzes
Content Teaching Academies
VDOE will sponsor Content Teaching Academies June 26-29, at James Madison University. The Academies are designed to enhance the outcomes of students with disabilities and promote inclusive practices. Priority will be given to school divisions and regions that have demonstrated limited participation in previous content teaching academies and to educators from schools in divisions that are working with the Office of Program Improvement and/or the Office of School Quality. For all public school participants, the VDOE will assume the cost of registration, meals, and double occupancy lodging on JMU’s campus. See Superintendent's Memo 070-23 for details.
Southside Virginia Writing Project: Teachers as Writers, Writers as Teacher
As part of the National Writing Project, Longwood University will be offering The Southside Virginia Writing Project this summer. This is an 8-week online writing workshop for teachers to explore language as a tool for empowerment, read current research on writing theory and practice, and critique and advance their writing instruction across the content areas using diverse genres and modalities. Participants may earn up to 90 recertification points for this 3-credit course. Register or contact project suskinddc@longwood.edu for more details.
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Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future Online Registration Open
The CTE Experience Works 2023: Pathways for the Future professional development opportunity will be held June 28-29, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. The targeted audience includes CTE Work-Based Learning coordinators, CTE teachers, administrators, school counselors, career coaches, and business and industry leaders. Online pre-registration is open. After your pre-registration is received, additional information regarding workshop registration will be forthcoming. See Superintendent’s Memo 056-23 for more information.
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Summer Professional Learning at William & Mary
Join SURN at William & Mary’s School of Education for their 5-week, online, asynchronous courses. All courses offer re-certification hours and are self-paced. Register today:
-For the Joy of Learning: Cultivating Student Engagement (May 28-July 1)
-Deeper Learning: Unpacking the 5 Cs (July 16-August 19)
-Engaging Students In Meaningful Formative Assessment (July 16-August 19)
-Multilingual Learners 101 (July 16-August 19)
-Project Based Learning (July 16-August 19)
-Mentoring & Coaching Teachers 1 (May 28-July 1*prerequisite)
-Mentoring & Coaching Teachers 2 (July 16-August 19)
VBIDA Conference
The Virginia Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will hold their in-person conference on September 30. Speakers will cover a variety of literacy related topics throughout the day and exhibitors will be available to share their information. More information about speakers and registration coming soon through email, social media, and on their website.
Blue Skies Blended Learning Webinar Series
The Blue Skies Blended Learning series features 16 free online workshops designed specifically for K–12 instructors, leaders, and support personnel at Virginia public schools and divisions. Participants will learn how to incorporate blended learning methods into their professional practice and leverage the VVA Statewide LMS (Canvas LMS) in face-to-face instruction. Register or contact Steven Sproles Virtual Virginia's Professional Learning Coordinator with questions.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Opportunities for Special Education K-12 Teaching
Teaching Don't miss out! Join Virginia Commonwealth University on May 3 at 4:30 p.m. for an information session to learn about their new $100 per credit School of Education Educator Scholarship for the Certificate in Special Education K-12 Teaching. This is specifically designed for current provisionally licensed special education general education teachers. Learn more about the new scholarship, additional funding for certificate students, and the fully online program course plan.
School Librarianship Graduate Program for Chesterfield Teachers
Longwood University has an exciting opportunity for teachers in the Chesterfield area who want to earn their School Librarianship endorsement and master’s degree or endorsement only if a master's is already held. Hybrid classes meet from one to five Saturdays each semester, depending on the course. Attend the information session on May 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the CTC Hull Conference Center or contact collinskb@longwood.edu, to learn more.
Master of Arts Opportunities
James Madison University’s College of Education offers a Master of Arts in Teaching pathway in both Secondary Education and Middle Grades Education for current or aspiring teachers with an undergraduate degree. In as few as three semesters, students in this program will graduate with hands-on practical experience in diverse school settings with cutting-edge classroom practices. For more information, please visit the Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Department website or contact dredgemk@jmu.edu.
M.Ed. Programs For Working Educators
University of Richmond offers two M.Ed. options that are designed to meet the needs of working educators: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Curriculum & Instruction. The part-time graduate education programs offer a mix of in-person, online asynchronous, online synchronous and hybrid classes. A post-master’s graduate certificate option in educational leadership is available for those who already have master’s degree. Successful completion of the educational leadership program satisfies Virginia’s licensure endorsement requirement for an approved program in administration and supervision from a regionally accredited university. Request more information today!
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University’s Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning program offers practicing teachers the opportunity to pursue advanced learning through an online or hybrid master’s degree or certificate program. With 17 disciplinary and interdisciplinary concentrations, the ASTL program has a path for all focused on reflection, inquiry, and instruction. Attend an upcoming virtual information session or contact astl@gmu.edu with questions.
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